The new NoEscape ransomware operation is believed to be a rebrand of Avaddon, a ransomware gang that shut down and released its decryption keys in 2021. NoEscape launched in June 2023 when it began ...

MathWorks, a mathematical computing software company headquartered in Natick, Mass., disclosed a ransomware attack in an update to its website on Monday. MathWorks is known for creating the MATLAB ...

Hackers use ransomware to go after every industry, charging as much money as they can to return access to a victim's files. It’s a lucrative business to be in. In the first six months of 2023, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. AUSTIN, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware platform purpose-built to defeat ...

Ransomware looked like it was on the decline in 2022, but a recent report by Chainalysis showed a significant rebound in 2023 — so much so that it was the most profitable year for ransomware seen so ...

Cynthia Kaiser’s proposal also explores homicide charges under the federal felony murder rule in cases where attacks lead to patient deaths.

Vibe coding is all the rage among enthusiasts who are using large language models (or “AI”) to replace conventional software development, so it’s not shocking that vibe coding has been used to power ...

LockBit at times throughout the last four years was considered the most prolific ransomware group in the world. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information ...

A new ransomware kit called Philadelphia enables amateur cybercriminals to target hospitals, according to an analysis by Forcepoint, an Austin, Texas-based IT security company. Philadelphia, which ...

The U.S. government says Royal, one of the most active ransomware gangs in recent years, is preparing to rebrand or spin off with a new name, Blacksuit. In an update this week to a previously ...

Ransomware attacks are increasingly threatening to K–12 schools, with districts of all sizes becoming prime targets for ...

AUSTIN, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware platform purpose-built to defeat ransomware, today announced a strategic partnership with HYCU, a leader in modern ...